Dave Brailsford joined British Cycling in 1998 and in 2003 is among the senior managers who push for the opening of the GB under-23 academy run by Rod Ellingworth. Alumni include Mark Cavendish, Ed Clancy, Ben Swift, Geraint Thomas, Ian Stannard and Peter Kennaugh. In 2004 Brailsford was appointed performance director of British Cycling

2012 Thirteen medals were won at the track cycling world championships, including six golds, one of which was secured by Danielle King, Laura Trott and Jo Rowsell in the women's team pursuit. This was a good warm-up for the 2012 Olympic Games …